The Mission Market of First Presbyterian Church is open the first and third Sundays of every month (and during special events) in the fellowship hall.Sponsored by the Global Mission Committee, The Mission Market features fair trade crafts and foods from around the world. Located in the south end of the Fellowship Hall (old PW office), the market is open from 9:30-10:00, 10:30-11:00, and 12-12:30. The market will not be open during Sunday school or Worship.
Upcoming Dates:
February 5 and 19
March 4 and 18
April 1 and 15
The Mission Market exists to provide an opportunity for members to purchase items made by low-income artisans and farmers. The income from these sales helps to lift families out of poverty, giving them hope for a better future for themselves and their children. In the fair trade model, the producers are paid a “down payment” when an order is placed so that they can buy supplies and sustain themselves as they work. When they deliver their goods to organizations such as SERRV and Equal Exchange, they receive the balance of their payment. Fair Trade organizations then provide the goods to craft markets and churches to recoup the payments and continue the process.
At The Mission Market you will find old favorites such as Olive Branch Olive Oil, fair trade coffee, tea and chocolate, global crafts and the opportunity to support Heifer Project International and Keep Hope Alive olive trees. New this year will be Out of the Blue granola from a Tennessee group, a new Congo Coffee that benefits Panzi Hospital (a mission partner of the Presbyterian church (USA) in the DRC), as well as many new products from SERRV and Partners for Just Trade and the Presbyterian Women’s cookbook.
Since The Mission Market will be an ongoing endeavor, sales tax will be charged on purchases. The small profit made on these sales will underwrite the market’s expenses and begin a fund to help emerging craft groups of our mission partners in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Sixth Annual Chili Cook Off, to help support the UT Presbyterian Center, will be held on Wednesday, February 8th beginning at 5:30 p.m.. You think your chili is good? See if you can join the ranks of the “chili elite”: Tim Murray, 2011 champ; Bryce Elliott, 2009 and 2010 champ; Barb Wiest, Celeste Whaley, 2008 co-champs; and Doy Barron, 2007 champ. Please contact Peggy and Earl Hagler at 546-0063 or email phagler822@comcast.net if you are interested in contributing chili, corn bread, a salad, or cookies. DON’T MISS THIS FUN AND TASTY EVENT
Over 140 million people all over the world will tune in to The Super Bowl football game, There will be parties with abundant food, friendship and fellowship. At the same time, there will be people who will worry about staying warm, finding shelter and a hot meal. Please join our youth, as well as young people around the U.S., as they demonstrate God’s love by loving their neighbor through the Souper Bowl of Caring. Drop $1 or more into the soup pot as you leave worship next Sunday. All donations will go directly to our FISH Pantry.
On Sunday, February 5, the Knox Brass Worx will be with us in worship at the 11:00 a.m. service. Following the service, there will be a catered meal in fellowship hall. The quartet will perform in concert in the Sanctuary following lunch. The concert will include a short work for choir, brass, and organ, Te Deum by John Rutter.
It’s cold and snowy, which means it’s the perfect time for hockey! Join us on Saturday, February 11 at 6:30 p.m. as we watch the Ice Bears take on the Augusta Riverhawks. It’s also Wiener-dog race night! Tickets are $10 per person. If you need a ticket, you must call or email Alyssa Murray, alyssa@fpcknox.org or 546-2531 by Wednesday, February 8. Payment is due the time the tickets are received (payable to the church).
We will meet at the church at 6:30 (game starts at 7:30) and walk or take the van over to the arena.
This class is an 11-week series, sponsored by the PC(USA), that focuses on Reformed theology and what it means to be a Presbyterian. Such topics include the Reformed view of sin and salvation; Presbyterian polity; Worship and Sacraments; and mystery, faith, doubt and hope. This class does require a commitment from its participants, which is why the cost is $10 (this includes all study materials).
There will be a 5-week break between the two sessions for a special Lenten study.
Leaders: William Pender (first 6 weeks) and Paul Rader (remaining 5 weeks)
Many scholars think that only seven of Paul’s letters are “genuine,” which means that six of them aren’t! This class will explore the difference between “genuine” and “disputed” and what this may do for Biblical interpretation.
Approximately every other month, the congregation joins together for a meal after worship service. These special meals are in addition to our usual Wednesday night meal and programs.
2012 Congregational Meals:
February 5 (12:15pm) – Catered
March 4 (12:15) – Catered
April 29 (12:15) – Catered (Rossini Festival)
June 18-June 21 (5:30) – Vacation Bible School
August 12 (12:15) – Catered (Homecoming-220 years)
August 19 (Time TBD) – Catered Breakfast (Rally Day)
October 7 (12:15) – Catered
November 11 (12:15) – Catered
2013
January 27 (12:15) – Catered
Cost: $10.00 for adults, $4.00 for ages 4-12, free for children 3 and under (unless otherwise posted).
EUFAULA, ALABAMA PILGRIMAGE
MARCH 30 – APRIL 1, 2012
The Adult Ministry Program at First Church is planning a trip to Eufaula, Alabama for their Annual Spring Pilgrimage. March 30 may seem a long way away, but we need to secure rooms and our motor coach transportation. We plan to stay at the recently refurbished Lakepoint State Resort Lodge located on beautiful Lake Eufaula.
We need your help, so mark your calendars and invite friends, neighbors and even relatives to join us.
Additional information will be forthcoming. Give us a call if you have any questions.
Who: 6th grade – 12th grade When: Normally, on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month, from 12:15 – 2:00pm. Where: The “Promised Land” area, upstairs from where you exit the front left of the Sanctuary. What: A variety of activities, and an opportunity to pray together. Why: To have fun and increase our fellowship as brothers and sisters in the church family!
Sponsored by the Global Mission Committee, The Mission Market features fair trade crafts and foods from around the world. Located in the south end of the Fellowship Hall (old PW office), the market is open from 9:30-10:00, 10:30-11:00, and 12-12:30.
n order is placed so that they can buy supplies and sustain themselves as they work. When they deliver their goods to organizations such as SERRV and Equal Exchange, they receive the balance of their payment. Fair Trade organizations then provide the goods to craft markets and churches to recoup the payments and continue the process.
on purchases. The small profit made on these sales will underwrite the market’s expenses and begin a fund to help 
emerging craft groups of our mission partners in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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